gadabout 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2009 I just learned that Fran Betters, dean of the West Branch Ausable in the Adirondacks has just passed. Fran was the creator of the Haystack, Ausable Wulff, and Usual fly patterns, to name a few. R.I.P. Fran. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
planettrout 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2009 Georges Odier, now Fran Betters....Sad news... PT/TB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2009 Very sad news ...I met him a few times up at the Two Fly contest thats held in May...he will be missed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faster Fish 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2009 I was just reading about him. What a loss to the fly tying world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Val Schmaus 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2009 He was just inducted into the Catskill Flyfishing Center Hall of Fame last winter.I got to meet him last year while fishing his home waters on the WB Ausable.A true flytying legend and great person. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnorton 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2009 Very Sad news. I met Fran 10yrs ago and he was always more than willing to give good advice on fly selection for the river He is a true legend and will be missed dearly , Fran may you rest in peace...I'm sure your on the great river flyrod in hand catching mondo trout. My condolences to Jan and the rest of the Better's family MIKE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
